Peskov explained the Kremlin’s views on Belarus joining the “Peace Council”

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signaled Minsk’s intention to participate in the activities of an international ‘Peace Council’ (also referred to as a World/Board of Peace) at the head-of-state level, framing Russia and China as vitally important partners. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has publicly downplayed the need for Belarus to represent Russian interests in this body, clarifying Moscow’s view on Minsk’s prospective role. The episode highlights Belarus’s effort to position itself in multilateral peace formats while Russia seeks to preserve direct representation of its own interests.

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